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Hi all, I have a slightly odd question about D2 discharge pipes from an unvented cylinder. Approved document G in table 3.1 gives all the pipe sizing for different lengths. But then has these other statements which slightly contradict each other. 3.58 The discharge pipe D2 should be at...

Hi all, I am trying to resurrect some PIRs flood lights on my house. There are two separate PIR, a switched override, and 5 flood lights. The PIR’s are wired in a very small gauge wire. This makes me think there should be some kind of controller with relays to carry the load somewhere in...

Hi All, Looking for some advice on fixing a sds drill. The motor was burnt out so i bought a new field and armature. Replacement vs repair was a bit marginal. After i stripped it down and reassembled it the base of the armature get really hot really quickly. I’m not quite sure why this...

Hi, I fitted a new soil stack with an access point using a double ring seal as pictured. However, it seems to be leaking from the lower seal? its been in place approximately 5 years with no problems. I think 5 year life is a bit short before something like this fails, or have i made the school...

Hi, I feel my boiler is coming to then end of its useful life, and i have been looking into new beasts. One of grumbling problems is secondary heat exchanger. I feel my Ariston has been fairly trouble free. So was looking at getting another. One of their new proponents is there new style...

Hi All, I have had the odd issue with my old Ariston over the last few years. Specifically, water running hot and cold. I had the secondary heat exchanger replaced last year, and it seemed to have cured the problem with a nice uninterpreted stream of hot water at the bath tap. I also fitted a...

hi, I have an ariston combi a boiler, it's probably 10 to 12 years old, and when we run the hot tap in the bath it goes hot and cold, and you can hear the boiler firing up and down when it does this. Last winter we had the domestic hot water heat exchange replaced and that seemed to cure the...

Hi, Im looking for a way to neaten up a 40mm waste pipe exiting some brickwork, the hole is a bit of an oval, and i was wondering if there are wall flashings, or similar that can be used to tidy up poorly drilled holes. thanks A

Hi all, Im looking to build myself a ground level deck. Been watching loads of youtube videos, and there appears to be a difference in technique around the world. Most people are digging posts, pouring a small concrete pad, wait for it to dry, then back filling with either concrete or soil...

can anyone recommend a firm that does cavity wall insulation in Bristol. Struggling to find stuff on Google, just lots of redirects to free schemes or referral websites. Cheers A

Hi, Im thinking about converting my loft in the future. Its a 1960 Semi, in a mixed development so planning might be an issue. The pitch is fairly shallow, about 6ft of standing room as is, it basically could do with a 4 block increase all the way round. Gables are on the left and right, with...

Hi , I have been building a lean to extension. I drywalled the room, but got a plasterer in to skim it up. The only problem is a lump in the ceiling, where the lean to meets the external vertical wall. It looks like i didnt get the boards very level, and it doesnt leave a straight clean...

Hi all a bit of an odd one. The woman moans about the lights being to bright, so was going to install a dimmer switch. We have 3 switches in the lounge, all 2 way, two wall, and one overhead. However ultimate dont seem to do a 3 gang switch for a single back box. I was thinking i could...

Hi I finally bit the bullet an bought a cyclone, to build a drop box. [youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Wu9PlzXX8 I made a little video of it up and running with a bit of plaster dust to see how well it was working. Maybe someone will find it useful. :D[/url]

Hi all, I have had a couple of random triggers of my burglar alarm. It's a g4 accenta mini. It doesn't log a fault code, and the date and time on the key pad needs resetting. The fault seems to coincide with a resetting of the cooker clock, the funny thing is the cooker hasn't tripped...

Hi, I'm not quite sure whats going with the boiler. Basically i can hear the fan and boiler firing up running for a minute then switching off, then firing up and switching off when running the hot water. It doesnt seem to be a problem when using the shower as we get continuous hot water...

Hi All, Im a going to mitre a work top and my cheapo macalister router comes withe a bush, but i am fairly sure its 29mm. Can't find my vernier gauge. The jig needs a 30mm bush, i am going to have problems, or do i just need to slip 1mm packers under the jig mounts? or just leave it...

Hi, This has kind of been asked before. But i want a nice hard wall for hanging kitchen cupboards off etc. so was thinking internal render, with a multifiish skim. The base is high density concrete blocks. Is a 12mm 4:1 scratch coat with a bit of waterproofer ok for a base coat to...

So i thought i would make a how 2 video on how to check a spirit level... http://youtu.be/mmursRJL3dQ main reason was to test out a new camera... I realise i need a life. :P

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has used 18mm osb3 sheets for flooring instead of t&g chipboard. I would have thought it would be stronger, nut not sure what its like for pull out or through. Was planning on screwing the stuff down with floor board screws, so it can be lifted. Does it...